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[Xtrekker]

Almost every tournament results in all these complaint threads (notable exception, Halloween) and continued discouragement to anyone thinking of participating. I was thinking of dropping in, but with all that's being said, I'm doubting I'll have a good time. So...

Considering we are already going to have CW off on its own, couldn't we also have events separated as well? That way the people who want to play in the tournament can, and those who don't enjoy it have their normal thing to do. Or even simpler, if you opt in, you only play against others who opt in, as long as you also give them the option to opt out if they choose to throw in the towel.

On one hand you can give the whole not enough players argument, but on the other you could say that running them off to another game (or this forum) isn't any better.

[Mister Blastman]

Did you even read the terms of this tournament? It is... simple. It isn't like people are fighting over MC or anything. Just play and have fun as normal.

[Xtrekker]

I skimmed it, glanced at the forums, and read through a chunk of the 100+ post argument over the "terrible tournament". So yes, that gives me pause. I just thought perhaps separating tournaments from regular play would help this issue in the future.

Thanks for your insightful input though.

[Mister Blastman]

Xtrekker, on 21 November 2014 - 07:13 PM, said:

I skimmed it, glanced at the forums, and read through a chunk of the 100+ post argument over the "terrible tournament". So yes, that gives me pause. I just thought perhaps separating tournaments from regular play would help this issue in the future.

Thanks for your insightful input though.

Dude, there is NO issue with this tournament.

Sorry. There is one. Reading comprehension!

[SharpCookie]

Player base is too small to split matchmaking into normal and event only.

The only advice I can give you regarding this ridiculous challenge is get the premium time for one point, and play however much you want for fun. If you want the mech, then prepare to commit 6-12 hours depending on skill and luck.

[Xtrekker]

Mister Blastman, on 21 November 2014 - 07:19 PM, said:

Dude, there is NO issue with this tournament.

Sorry. There is one. Reading comprehension!

Wow, seriously, you were an instant a-hole in this thread.

[Mister Blastman]

Xtrekker, on 21 November 2014 - 07:24 PM, said:

Wow, seriously, you were an instant a-hole in this thread.

When you pull into your garage from a day at work only to find some ******** (in-laws) decided to put catboxes in the middle of your garage parking space... that you CAN NOT SEE due to the hood of the car blocking your view of the floor... and run over... and get them stuck under the car... and strew shite all over the place... that you must subsequently jack up to remove...

YEAH. NO WONDER... I'm a little on edge tonight.

[Scratx]

There are two prizes on this tournament, which is actually a challenge (thus automatic opt-in).

3 days premium for 1 point
a Victor 9S(C) (IIRC) plus mechbay for 20 points.

You get a point for winning and surviving a match while killing at least one enemy and getting at least one assist.

That's it. If you aren't a suicidal player, regular play will net you the 3-day premium soon enough. If you want the Victor, you'll need a lot of time and maybe tactics adjustments to get it. Suicidal/fragile mech builds/tactics are discouraged because just winning with a bunch of kills and assists isn't enough... you need to actually stay alive too.

Just bear in mind, if you play too defensively you run the risk of losing the match anyway, so don't cuddle down in a hole and pray your team wins after you nail the first kill.

[Xtrekker]

I'm not basing anything on the challenge rules. I'm talking about all the people who don't like it. Me, I have no idea if I will like it or not. It's irrelevant. I'm saying that the people who don't like the tournament should maybe have an out other than not playing.

Evidence that people don't care for something about the tournament:
http://mwomercs.com/...nt-is-terrible/
http://mwomercs.com/...y-friends-away/
http://mwomercs.com/...for-tournament/
http://mwomercs.com/...de-behind-lrms/
http://mwomercs.com/...kend-challenge/ (starting to get complaints)
...etc...

Don't see why we have to force them to play in it if they want to play MWO this weekend.

Mister Blastman, on 21 November 2014 - 07:30 PM, said:

When you pull into your garage from a day at work only to find some ******** (in-laws) decided to put catboxes in the middle of your garage parking space... that you CAN NOT SEE due to the hood of the car blocking your view of the floor... and run over... and get them stuck under the car... and strew shite all over the place... that you must subsequently jack up to remove...

YEAH. NO WONDER... I'm a little on edge tonight.

lol

>forgive

[Mister Blastman]

Xtrekker, on 21 November 2014 - 07:39 PM, said:

I'm not basing anything on the challenge rules. I'm talking about all the people who don't like it. Me, I have no idea if I will like it or not. It's irrelevant. I'm saying that the people who don't like the tournament should maybe have an out other than not playing.

This isn't a tournament. It is a challenge.

If it were a tournament, then I'd totally be all for separate queues.

Edited by Mister Blastman, 21 November 2014 - 07:41 PM.

[Funkadelic Mayhem]

Xtrekker, on 21 November 2014 - 07:24 PM, said:

Wow, seriously, you were an instant a-hole in this thread.

the truth hurts so every one but you is the a-hole... *BUZZERRRRRRRR* wrong!

[Xtrekker]

Funkadelic Mayhem, on 21 November 2014 - 07:42 PM, said:

the truth hurts so every one but you is the a-hole... *BUZZERRRRRRRR* wrong!

lol, why do I post in this awful place. I give up.

[Griggio]

The only challenge I'm seeing this weekend is for some people to actually break 100 damage in a match >.>

[Eboli]

Honesty, just play as usual. Maybe a slight change in mech choice is all you really need to think about.

Cheers!
Eboli

[FupDup]

Mister Blastman, on 21 November 2014 - 07:30 PM, said:

When you pull into your garage from a day at work only to find some ******** (in-laws) decided to put catboxes in the middle of your garage parking space... that you CAN NOT SEE due to the hood of the car blocking your view of the floor... and run over... and get them stuck under the car... and strew shite all over the place... that you must subsequently jack up to remove...

YEAH. NO WONDER... I'm a little on edge tonight.

It is now my mission to cheer you up.



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[Mister Blastman]

FupDup, on 21 November 2014 - 08:10 PM, said:

It is now my mission to cheer you up.

[Griggio]

Eboli, on 21 November 2014 - 08:02 PM, said:

Honesty, just play as usual. Maybe a slight change in mech choice is all you really need to think about.

Cheers!
Eboli

That's the problem you can't play like normal because you have at least 8 other people running around playing Mech of Duty.

I'm acutally keeping track of how many arms and legs I blow off, because random joe snuffy wanted to run in front of me, with fingers and toes crossed he gets the KB.

[FupDup]

Mister Blastman, on 21 November 2014 - 08:19 PM, said:

[Viges]

FupDup, on 21 November 2014 - 08:24 PM, said:

hahahahaha

Edited by Viges, 21 November 2014 - 08:59 PM.